Training and your occupation?

IRONWARRIOR · 11-29-2003, 09:54 AM

Does anyone work a physical job that sometimes makes it hard for you to feel 100% to train, I work a physical job and have got used to working then training right after people sometimes ask me how I can do it.

**Prince** · 11-29-2003, 10:19 AM

no, I sit at a desk.

MikeKy · 11-29-2003, 11:04 AM

Sit at my desk or ride in my car.

Tank316 · 11-29-2003, 11:09 AM

i work as a custodian and then do odd jobs on the side, like concrete work/reroofing house's. i used to be a redi mix truck driver for 16 yrs and before this a heavy equipment operator before that.this job is alot better!!!being 40 i needed to slow down.

heeholler · 11-29-2003, 11:23 AM

I work as a carpenter. It is very physical at times. Sometimes it does interfere with working out. Not often but at times it does.

JerseyDevil · 11-29-2003, 12:05 PM

Sit on my duff all day...

**Mudge** · 11-29-2003, 01:26 PM

I used to unload trucks and do warehouse work years ago, nowdays I sit at a desk, its almost the only activity I get during the entire day.

Unloading 48 and 53 footers versus now, huge difference. It used to be very difficult for me because I was sore so much of the time, I didn't drag my ass at work, not even close.

**Dale Mabry** · 11-29-2003, 01:37 PM

I did construction one summer during college and worked out right after. You get used to it, but I was also burning the candle at both ends by going out nearly every night. Man, I used to be so resilient.

Wannabefit · 11-29-2003, 01:55 PM

Ya I hear you on this one..Im a welder so pickin up and carying lengths of steel 1 foot to 20 foot long around takes a toll somewhat and being in sometimes awkward positions while welding is rough to. I just take it easy meaning i dont pick up a lot at once. I would say stretch before you go to work to..
Good luck..

Jim1954 · 11-29-2003, 05:27 PM

Wannabefit,

I'm a fitter/welder myself, and the only problem I have is when I have to do a lot of grinding to get a part to fit. It really plays hell with my right elbow at times. I don't think it has anything to do with my age (48), because I had the same problem 15 years ago.

once was fat · 11-30-2003, 01:59 AM

I sit at a desk all day and drive a car as well. The cool thing is when work is over I cant wait to get to they gym and pound some weights.

Rocco32 · 11-30-2003, 07:12 AM

I used to work in a warehouse, that really interfered w/ training. Now I work in the ER. Not bad if I go to the gym before my shift. I work 12 hr shifts and I'm on my feet all day. Can't do the gym after a shift.

htown71 · 11-30-2003, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by IRONWARRIOR
Does anyone work a physical job that sometimes makes it hard for you to feel 100% to train, I work a physical job and have got used to working then training right after people sometimes ask me how I can do it.

I sit at a desk all day, which I am doing now. I also work 12 hour shifts so I work out on my days off.

Mr_Thick · 11-30-2003, 11:54 AM

I am a student, but I am joining the RCMP in one or two years, so I will need to be in good shape for that.

Var · 11-30-2003, 12:02 PM

I'm also a desk jockey. Lots of energy left for the gym. I can definitely understand how hard it is to work out when doing manual labor. I worked for a paper company for a while (very physical) and had a hell of a time hitting the weights after that.

**Mudge** · 11-30-2003, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by once was fat
The cool thing is when work is over I cant wait to get to they gym and pound some weights.

Yep, I need to do something physical so really I can't stand not to go

REACTION · 12-02-2003, 02:23 AM

I am a carpenter, on my feet all day. Yes I do get tired but force myself to go after work. Its a mental thing really. My main concern with it though is all the calories im burning during the day. Oh and that warm curdled protein drink at afternoon smoko!

11-29-2003, 09:54 AM	#1
IRONWARRIOR Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 31	Training and your occupation? Does anyone work a physical job that sometimes makes it hard for you to feel 100% to train, I work a physical job and have got used to working then training right after people sometimes ask me how I can do it.

11-29-2003, 10:19 AM	#2
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11-29-2003, 11:04 AM	#3
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11-29-2003, 11:09 AM	#4
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11-29-2003, 11:23 AM	#5
heeholler Mad As Toast Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 2,811	I work as a carpenter. It is very physical at times. Sometimes it does interfere with working out. Not often but at times it does.
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11-29-2003, 12:05 PM	#6
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11-29-2003, 01:26 PM	#7
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,070 Photos: 1	I used to unload trucks and do warehouse work years ago, nowdays I sit at a desk, its almost the only activity I get during the entire day. Unloading 48 and 53 footers versus now, huge difference. It used to be very difficult for me because I was sore so much of the time, I didn't drag my ass at work, not even close.
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11-29-2003, 01:37 PM	#8
Dale Mabry Moderator Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 13,881 Photos: 10	I did construction one summer during college and worked out right after. You get used to it, but I was also burning the candle at both ends by going out nearly every night. Man, I used to be so resilient.
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11-29-2003, 01:55 PM	#9
Wannabefit Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Penna Posts: 74	Physical jobs Ya I hear you on this one..Im a welder so pickin up and carying lengths of steel 1 foot to 20 foot long around takes a toll somewhat and being in sometimes awkward positions while welding is rough to. I just take it easy meaning i dont pick up a lot at once. I would say stretch before you go to work to.. Good luck..
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11-29-2003, 05:27 PM	#10
Jim1954 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 149 Photos: 3	Wannabefit, I'm a fitter/welder myself, and the only problem I have is when I have to do a lot of grinding to get a part to fit. It really plays hell with my right elbow at times. I don't think it has anything to do with my age (48), because I had the same problem 15 years ago.
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11-30-2003, 01:59 AM	#11
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11-30-2003, 07:12 AM	#12
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,313 Photos: 18	I used to work in a warehouse, that really interfered w/ training. Now I work in the ER. Not bad if I go to the gym before my shift. I work 12 hr shifts and I'm on my feet all day. Can't do the gym after a shift.
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11-30-2003, 11:54 AM	#14
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11-30-2003, 12:02 PM	#15
Var Filthy Animal Join Date: May 2002 Location: Finally back in New England!! Posts: 5,438	I'm also a desk jockey. Lots of energy left for the gym. I can definitely understand how hard it is to work out when doing manual labor. I worked for a paper company for a while (very physical) and had a hell of a time hitting the weights after that.

12-02-2003, 02:23 AM	#17
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